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Storage
NFS and storage connections for persistent workload data
What you see
URL: /storage
The storage page lists all external storage connections configured in PodWarden. These connections define NFS shares and other storage backends that workloads can mount as persistent volumes.
Fields / columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Display name for the storage connection |
| Type | Storage protocol (e.g. NFS) |
| Server | Hostname or IP address of the storage server |
| Path | Export path or share name on the storage server |
| Status | Connection test result (see status badges below) |
Available actions
| Action | Where | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Create | List page toolbar | Opens the storage connection form. Specify name, type, server, path, and mount options |
| Edit | Connection row | Modify the connection settings |
| Delete | Connection row | Removes the storage connection from PodWarden |
| Test connection | Connection row | Attempts to mount the storage from the PodWarden API server and reports success or failure |
Create storage connection
The create form lets you configure a new storage connection. Select the storage type (NFS or S3), then provide the server address, path or bucket name, and mount options.
Status badges
| Badge | Meaning |
|---|---|
| connected | Last connection test succeeded |
| failed | Last connection test failed |
| untested | Connection has never been tested |
How storage connections are used
Storage connections defined here are available as volume mount targets when configuring stacks. When a workload with an NFS volume mount is deployed, PodWarden generates the appropriate Kubernetes PersistentVolume and PersistentVolumeClaim manifests.
Related docs
- Storage guide -- All volume types and configuration options
- Apps & Stacks -- Configure volume mounts on workloads
- Backups -- Backup policies that use storage connections